Shining Stars Preschool - Lenoir NC Four Star Center License

1619 WALT ARNEY ROAD , LENOIR NC 28645
(828) 754-4892

About the Provider

Description: SHINING STARS PRESCHOOL is a Four Star Center License in LENOIR NC, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 2 through 12. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 14000394
  • Capacity: 12
  • Age Range: 2 through 12
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • District Office: North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
  • District Office Phone: (919) 662-4499 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2023-05-04 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-05-04 Violation 114 GS 110-102
A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. One (1) child with an enrollment date of May 31, 2022, had a signed statement on file dated October 13, 2022.
2023-05-04 Violation 405 15A NCAC 18A .2803(b)
A child's hands were not washed after each diaper change. A 'baby wipe' was used to wipe a child's hands after their diaper was changed and then the child laid on their mat for rest time.
2023-05-04 Violation 705 .0601(c)
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. The pink and purple tricycle on the playground was missing the plastic pedal leaving the sharp metal post exposed.
2023-05-04 Violation 840 .2820(b)
All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In the unlocked white cabinet to the left of the door that enters into the kitchen, a bottle of Nix Lice spray and an aerosol can of Equate Disinfectant spray were stored. Bic liquid 'Wite Out' was stored on an open shelf to the right of the diaper storage.
2023-05-04 Violation 842 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b)
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. Per C. Hollar's report, Desitin Diaper Cream has been administered to a child's diaper area after verbal authorization is given by the parent.
2023-05-04 Violation 852 .0802 (e)
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. Two (2) incident reports listed on the Incident Log were not signed by the parent and were not maintained in the child's file.
2023-05-04 Violation 1052 .1103(a)
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. K. Hollar was employed on October 26, 2021, she received three (3) hours of on-going training by October 26, 2022, of the ten (10) hours of required training needed.
2023-05-04 Violation 1232 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f)
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. K. Hollar had a staff development plan on file dated June 25, 2019.
2023-05-04 Violation 1301 GS 110-91(9)
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. The daily attendance was not maintained for children in attendance today.
2023-05-04 Violation 1302 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a)
Individual applications were not on file for each child. One (1) child with an enrollment date of September 10, 2022, did not have an application available for review in the child's file.
2023-05-04 Violation 1321 GS110-91(1)
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) child with an enrollment date of February 27, 2023, did not have a health assessment or medical exam on file.
2023-05-04 Violation 1323 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2)
Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Three (3) children with the following enrollment dates: September 10, 2022, February 1, 2023, and February 27, 2023, did not have a copy of their immunizations on file.
2023-05-04 Violation 1324 .1804(c)
Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. One (1) child with an enrollment date of May 31, 2022, had a signed statement dated October 13, 2022, on file.
2023-05-04 Violation 1898 .1102(a)
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One (1) employee with a hire date of October 26, 2021, did not complete the health and safety training.

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